Suzanne (Sue) Rogers

• Develop training tools and mentor educators in the MMCNQ Learning Approach and Playground digital platform.
• Inspire and motivate employees in the development of contemporary early years pedagogy.
• Use data to unpack children who may be at developmental risk.
• Assess educator capability to inform required professional development
• Co-develop Kindy Uplift plans and ensure expenditure is in line with the guidelines of the funding. Complete financial acquittal.
• Lead professional development across MMCNQ services.
• Lead re-opening of Palm Island ELC-Gooddo
• Advise and lead on initiatives that support agency growth and financial sustainability.

• Work in alignment with and champion the Vison, Mission and Values of Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland and the Catholic Social Teachings.
• Through a shared leadership approach work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership team to operationalise the strategic objectives of the agency.
• Empower employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, driving increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
• Conduct performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address gaps in skills and knowledge.
• Work collaboratively with specialist teams in the recruitment of highly qualified educators committed to promoting high quality service delivery.
• Establish positive and effective communication among staff and organisation leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
• Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and accountability.
• Promote initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to ensure high quality outcomes.
• Conduct audit processes and provide advice to Senior Leadership on improvements that drive quality in Education and care, reduce exposure to risk and increased financial stability and agency growth.
• Support change management processes that drive service improvement.
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge on sector legislation, funding models and contemporary educational programs and frameworks.
• Report to Executive Director and Agency Council.

• Mentor teams, provide guidance on best practices in early childhood program and practices.
• Drive service performance through focused team meetings and structured coaching/mentoring.
• Developed and tested training behaviour guidance programs prior to commencing training program rollout.
• Coordinated required training courses for employees in a multitude of topics, building educator competence and confidence to reduce staff turnover and burnout and improved outcomes for children.
• Developed MMCNQ Learning Approach and delivered training and mentoring to ensure compliance with state and national legislations and funding requirements.
• Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
• Conducted ongoing evaluations of program materials to ensure delivery of inclusive environments and contemporary education practices.
• Fostered partnerships with external organisations to provide additional resources and opportunities for educators development in providing contemporary and inclusive education to all children. .
• Facilitated parent/teacher meetings to co-design Individual Support Plans for children requiring adaptions to the program.
• Established positive learning environments through clear expectations, predictable routines, and effective communication with families, children and educators.
• Assisted in the recruitment process of highly qualified educators committed to promoting early childhood excellence.
• Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of funds towards educational programs and activities.
• Championed professional learning communities among specialised team members, encouraging collaboration and sharing of best practices for children's success.
• Conducted orientation sessions and organised on-the-job training for new team members..
• Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
• Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
• Provided advice to specialist teams around the use of various funding.
• Completed funding acquittal processes.
• Kept up-to- date knowledge on sector legislation, contemporary early childhood educational programs and practices and all funding guidelines.

• Manage and provide operational guidance/support to over 20 Branch service leaders. Provide support and advice to over 20 Affiliate service leaders.
• Conduct Performance Planning and Feedback.
• Recruit new staff, provide onboarding training.
• Collaborate with specialist HR partners in managing underperformance.
• Provide feedback to services through service visit report.
• Report monthly through to Regional Manager and Finance Manager.
• Active participant in Early Years Network meetings across Townsville, Whitsundays, Cairns, Atherton Tablelands and Mt Isa.
• Plan Townsville Welcome Back Day and other Professional Development days.
• Host Regional team meetings to discuss and unpack C&K Strategic Plan and operationalise out strategic objectives and initiatives for the central and north regions.